Methali za Kiswahili
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
Meaning: The gratitude of a donkey is a breaking of wind; and one with no discretion is a cow
Context: Some people are ungrateful or foolish
Meaning: A stick in the hand is the one that kills a snake
Context: Use what you have to solve immediate problems
Meaning: Follow bees, that you may eat honey
Context: Follow experts to gain benefits
Meaning: You may put a riddle to a fool, but a clever man will solve it
Context: Intelligence solves complex problems
Meaning: The knot does not hurt the firewood
Context: Some actions do not cause harm
Meaning: Put the cover on the platter and let the bastard pass by
Context: Hide your secrets from untrustworthy people